Six Nations: Farrell 'surprised' by Steward red
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell was "surprised" by Freddie Steward's red card during his team's 29-16 defeat to Ireland in the final round of the Six Nations. Steward received the contentious red right...
Farrell's side land Grand Slam in fitting Six Nations send-off for Sexton
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland sealed a third Six Nations Grand Slam with a 29-16 win over 14-man England on a day captain Johnny Sexton also became the tournament's outright all-time leading points scorer. France put...
Six Nations: Marcus Smith looks at Ireland as 'free swing' for stuttering England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fly-half Marcus Smith believes they have a "free swing" at Ireland, and also thinks Steve Borthwick's side have time to find form before the Rugby World Cup. After a chastening 53-10 defeat...
Manu Tuilagi in frame to return for England’s against Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Tuilagi is in the frame to return for what England have billed as a “free swing” at the grand-slam chasing Ireland on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s wounded side seek to salvage their Six...
Boks set World Cup squad announcement date
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySA Rugby have confirmed the official day for the naming of the Springboks’ 33-man squad to defend South Africa’s Rugby World Cup title in France this year. Speaking...
Nienaber satisfied as Boks wrap up week two of camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the strides made at their physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town and said they were ticking the desired boxes, as the second week...
Matt Gibbon re-signs with Melbourne Rebels, Rugby Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Melbourne Rebels have furthered their prop depth as Matt Gibbon re-signs with the club and Rugby Australia until the end of 2025. The loosehead was thrust into the Wallabies for the Rugby Championship,...
Hansen strikes twice as Farrell's side maintain Grand Slam charge
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland kept their Six Nations Grand Slam charge on track after a 34-20 victory over a spirited Italy in Rome. Mack Hansen crossed twice while stand-in captain James Ryan, Hugo Keenan and Bundee...
Queensland Reds sign Fijian International Peni Ravai
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Queensland Reds have bolstered their prop stocks for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, signing Fijian International Peni Ravai on a one-year deal. The 32-year old brings 36-matches...
Springboks’ 2023 fixture list locked in
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will kick off a bumper 2023 season against Australia in Pretoria in July in the opening round of the shortened Rugby Championship and will face Argentina in Johannesburg in their final match...
